Match-strike



P. H. LETTRE.

MATCH STRIKE.

APPLICATION FILED AUG-22. 1919.

1,327,244, Y Patented Jan. 6, 1920.

v G tto'mup PHILIP H. LETTRE, OF ATTLEBORO FALLS, MASSACHUSETTS.

MATCH-STRIKE.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented J an. 6, 1920.

Application filed August 22, 1919. Serial N 0. 319,168.

To all whom it may concern Be it known that I, PHILIP H. LETTRF}, a citizen of the United States, residing at Attleboro, in the county of Bristol and State of Massachusetts, have invented a new and useful Match-Strike, of which the following is a specification.

This invention relates to match scratching devices, and more particularly to a device adapted to be attached to a coat or vest, or other wearing apparel, in any convenient position, to enable the operator to ignite a match, by moving the same over the roughened surface thereof.

The primary object of the invention is to provide a device of this character which may be readily secured to the garment with which the same is associated and one which will not tear, or otherwise disfigure the garment to which the same is attached.

A further object of the invention is to provide a device of this character having a comparatively small match engaging surface, but one which will efficiently accomplish the object of the invention.

With the foregoing and other objects in view which will appear as the description proceeds, the invention resides in the combination and arrangement of parts and in the details of construction hereinafter described and claimed, it being understood that changes in the precise embodiment of the invention herein disclosed, may be made within the scope of what is claimed without departing from the spirit of the invention.

Referring to the drawing Figure 1 illustrates a side elevational view of the device.

Fig 2 is a rear elevational'view of the same.

Fig. 3 illustrates an elevational view of the device.

Fig. 4 is a plan view of the blank used in forming the device.

Fig. 5 is a side elevational view of a modified form.

Fig. 6 is a view of one edge of the same in elevation.

Fig. 7 illustrates a blank used in forming the modified form of the invention.

Having reference to the drawing in detail, the reference character 5 indicates the body portion of the match scratching device, and as shown, the body portion is provided with a cutout portion 6, and the cut-=out portion 7, the cut out portion forming the arms 8 and 9, which are bent to permit the'sections 10 and 11 to be folded over one another, to lie in spaced relation.

As shown, the section 11, is provided with a plurality of teeth, formed integral with one edge thereof, and extending upwardly to form a match scratching surface.

The section 10, being provided with a spur 12, disposed substantially intermediate the length thereof, extends upwardly to a point to engage the side edge of the opposing section 11.

On positioning the match scratching device on a garment, the edge of the garment is grasped by the sections 10 and 11, the spur 12 thereof penetrating the garment, thereby preventing displacement thereof.

From the foregoing it will be observed that the match scratcher, is securely fastened to the garment, and rigidly held, during the match scratching operation.

In the modified form of the invention, I have illustrated a match scratching device, adapted to be hung from the pocket, and includes a body portion 5, comprising the sections 6 and 7, the body portion 5' being bent intermediate its length, so that the sections 6 and 7 thereof overlie each other, in spaced relation.

Intermediate the length of the body portion 5, are the spurs or match engaging prongs 8, which as shown, extend upwardly and lie within the path of travel of a match, being moved along the guide, formed by the cooperating side edges of the sections 6 and 7 Adjacent the upper portion of the body 5, is the looped member 9, adapted to engage a link of the chain 10, said link having a hooked member 11' formed at one end thereof, said hooked member adapted to engage over the edge of the pocket, whereby the device may be conveniently hung on the apparel of the user.

In operation, it will be seen that it is only necessary to move a match along the cooperating edges of the sections 6' and 7 toward the prongs 8, whereupon the match, due to its engagement with the ,prongs 8 is ignited.

Having thus described the invention, what is claimed is y 1. A match scratching device including a body portion bent intermediate its length to provide a pair of parallel side portions, the edges of said parallel sections forming guideways, and a match engaging prong associated With each guideway.

2. A match scratching device including a body portion, said body portion being provided With a curved Wall intermediate its length, said body p01 tion including parallel side members, the opposed edges of the side members forming guideways, and match engaging prongs formed on the curved por- 10 tion of the body, the match engaging prongs being disposed adjacent one end of the guideways.

In testimony that I claim the foregoing as my own, I have hereto atfixed my signature in the presence of two Witnesses.

PHILIP H. LETTRE.

Witnesses:

CORNELIUS E. HALE, CHARLES J. RANcoURT. 

